I Didn’t Think Much About My Liver
I’ll be honest, liver health wasn’t something I thought about often. It’s one of those things working quietly in the background… until something goes wrong. Recently, a close friend had a health scare, and their blood test showed high SGPT and SGOT levels. That’s when I really started looking into what those numbers mean.
Turns out, SGPT (also called ALT) and SGOT (AST) are enzymes your liver releases when it’s under stress or damaged. I read a breakdown of how dangerous these levels can get in an article from AskDocDoc — you can check it here:
The article made me realize how easy it is to miss the warning signs. High levels might mean your liver is dealing with inflammation, fatty buildup, or worse. The scariest part? You might not feel any symptoms at first.
A lot of it comes down to daily habits. Drinking too much is an obvious factor. I saw this post on Instagram that shared super simple liver-friendly tips, like moderating alcohol and eating better:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLkf0pVNX61/
But lifestyle isn’t just about alcohol. There’s a huge link between weight, metabolism, and liver health. A great Threads post explained how staying active and managing weight protects your liver:
https://www.threads.com/@askdocdoc/post/DLkf0pdt-Hs
It got me thinking about my own diet. I love food (who doesn’t?), but I’ve never really thought about which meals actually support my liver. Found some cool food ideas on Pinterest with recipes that focus on liver health:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/928445279435484460
One thing that stuck with me was how common liver damage is — and how most people have no idea until it gets serious. That’s why routine blood tests matter. I saw this update on LinkedIn talking about how early detection often saves lives:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7345836352011194369
It’s easy to brush this stuff off until it affects you directly. But the more I read, the more I realized how preventable a lot of liver issues are. And honestly, there’s a lot of misinformation out there too. This Facebook post busted some of the myths people believe about liver health:
https://www.facebook.com/122099392514743210/posts/122131274156743210
The final wake-up call for me? Reading stories about people who ignored the signs, only to face serious health problems later. I came across a tweet reminding everyone how your liver can heal — but only if you catch issues early:
https://twitter.com/1881713393369030656/status/1940070580088095082
Now I’m paying closer attention. I even booked a full blood panel next month. It’s funny how something so small, like hearing a friend’s story, can shift your entire perspective.